Question

question 20 (1 point)
which of the following is not a characteristic of crossover youth?

a) younger than non - crossover youth

b) high percentage of crossover youth are girls

c) more likely to have their cases dismissed compared to other youth

d) african american youth are overrepresented in crossover cases.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Crossover youth (involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice systems) tend to be younger than non - crossover youth, so this is a characteristic.
• Option b: A high percentage of crossover youth are girls, which is a known characteristic.
• Option c: Crossover youth are less likely (not more likely) to have their cases dismissed compared to other youth. This goes against what is known about crossover youth.
• Option d: African American youth are overrepresented in crossover cases, which is a characteristic.

Answer:

c) more likely to have their cases dismissed compared to other youth